RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00781
		INDEX CODE:  128.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive the difference in pay from sergeant (E-4 to staff sergeant (E-5)) for the period 27 August 1944 – 15 June 1945.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPWB states that they find no documentation regarding a promotion to staff sergeant or any other enlisted grade.  The applicant’s Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – Honorable Discharge shows his grade as sergeant when he was discharged    31 October 1945 and the highest grade held as sergeant.  Therefore, they must assume the applicant was discharged in the correct grade.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 5 April 2002, a complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.	The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.	The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we are not persuaded that the relief requested should be granted.  In this respect, the limited information provided does not substantiate applicant’s claims.  We are not unmindful or unappreciative of the applicant’s service to his Nation.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered this application on 30 May 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Jan 02, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Available Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 27 Mar 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 5 Apr 02.